Residential > House
Sold
04/18/2007
Sold Price
$495,000$441/ft²
156 5th St
Cambridge, MA 02141
- 2Beds
- 3Baths
- 1,122ft²Living Area
- 1,786ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1890Year Built
- -DOM
- 21Permits
156 5th St, Cambridge, MA 02141 is a 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,122 ft² house built in 1890 on a 0.041 acre lot with 21 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2007 for $495,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $960,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 156 5th St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$960,250
$855/ft²
+$465K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$495,000
$441/ft²
17 years ago
156 5th St is valued at $960,250 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
156 5th St was last sold in 2007 for $495,000.
Permits
156 5th St has 21 permit records of total value of $180,862.
Permit History
21
Permits
$180,862
Total Permit Value
February 23, 2011
Description: Wiring:bond wiring for csstStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2011-02-23Permit Number: 211019-106668
November 15, 2010
Description: Wiring:upgrade of existing low voltage wiring burglar and fire:alarm addition smoke detStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2010-11-15Permit Number: 1110058-106667
November 1, 2010
Description: Wiring:bsmt office & bathroom replace 7 outlets sub panelStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2010-11-01Permit Number: 1010185-106666
September 30, 2010
Description: plumbing:bsmt.water closet, lav shower stall, back water valveStatus: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2010-09-30Permit Number: 910158-158264
September 25, 2010
Description: Reoaur:repairs from water damageJob Value: $38,862Status: issuedType: Building (admins import)Sub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2010-09-25Permit Number: 1010017-020707
October 22, 2001
Description: Amendment:final cost affidavit to amend to old permit #1200168Job Value: $54,000Status: issuedType: Building (admins import)Sub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-10-22Permit Number: 1001163-022250
May 12, 2001
Description: Wiring:installation of burglar alarm 6 smokesStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-05-12Permit Number: 501066-106665
May 2, 2001
Description: Wiring:installation of burglar alarmStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-05-02Permit Number: 401096-106664
April 9, 2001
Description: Gas:bsmt heating boiler water heater/1st floor rangeStatus: issuedType: GasSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-04-09Permit Number: 401024-056572
April 9, 2001
Description: plumbing:bsmt./laundry tray, hot water tank, backflow prev./bsmt.-1st:2, water closets, 2, lavatories/1stflr./kit.sink, bathtub, etcStatus: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-04-09Permit Number: 401024-158263
April 9, 2001
Description: Electrical:6 security systems installation of burglar alarmsStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-04-09Permit Number: 401061-106663
January 25, 2001
Description: Electrical:wire apartment upgrade service - 20 ltg fixtures, :30 receptable outletsStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-01-25Permit Number: 101124-106662
January 11, 2001
Description: Alteration:frame interior and exterior walls install new windows:new siding blueboard and plasterJob Value: $80,000Status: issuedType: Building (admins import)Sub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2001-01-11Permit Number: 1200168-022249
November 30, 2000
Description: Asbestos:removal of approximately 400 sf of asbestos containing:transite shinglesJob Value: $2,000Status: issuedType: AsbestosSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2000-11-30Permit Number: 1100183-006438
October 13, 2000
Description: Interior demo:demo interior walls remove plaster from ceiling and:exterior wallsJob Value: $6,000Status: issuedType: Building (admins import)Sub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2000-10-13Permit Number: 1000095-022248
October 12, 2000
Description: Demo:sub-bsmt. & basement 2 demolishStatus: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2000-10-12Permit Number: 1000027-158262
October 12, 2000
Description: Wiring:demo - temp lights and powerStatus: issuedType: ElectricalSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 2000-10-12Permit Number: 1000054-106661
January 4, 1994
Description: plumbing:basement 1 water pipingStatus: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 1994-01-04Permit Number: 120303-158261
January 4, 1994
Description: Gas:basement 1 heating boilerStatus: issuedType: GasSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 1994-01-04Permit Number: 120303-056571
September 13, 1993
Description: plumbing:basement 1 water pipingStatus: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 1993-09-13Permit Number: 90105-158260
September 1, 1993
Description: Gas:basement 1 water heaterStatus: issuedType: GasSub Type: Admin_importEffective Date: 1993-09-01Permit Number: 90105-056570
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$6,221.00From latest Total Assessed Value0.59%Total Assessed Value$1,061,600=Land+
Assessed Value$618,400Additions
Assessed Value$443,200
In 2023, taxes billed for 156 5th St were $6,221, which is 0.59% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,061,600.
Property History
156 5th St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 156 5th St
Hazard Risks
Hurricane125Wind113Lead107Air Pollution105Ozone103Weather102Nat'l Avg100Particulates98Carb Mono93Hail76Earthquake73Tornado68
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 156 5th St.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
156 5th St has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
22°F
High
38°F
Summer
Average
Low
61°F
High
79°F
In the winter at 156 5th St, temperatures range from 22.05°F to 38.27°F with an average of 30.16°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 60.67°F to 79.41°F with and average of 70.04°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 156 5th St
Public Schools
Cambridgeport
Grades: PK-5
0.73 mi
C+
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades: PK-5
1.95 mi
B+
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades: 9-12
1.51 mi
C
Haggerty
Grades: PK-5
3.59 mi
B+
John M Tobin
Grades: PK-5
3.08 mi
B+
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades: PK-5
1.50 mi
A-
Kennedy-Longfellow
Grades: PK-5
0.17 mi
D+
Morse
Grades: PK-5
1.71 mi
B
Peabody
Grades: PK-5
2.81 mi
A
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades: PK-5
0.64 mi
C
Amigos School
Grades: PK-8
1.31 mi
A-
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades: 6-8
2.81 mi
C
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades: 6-8
3.08 mi
B
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades: 6-8
0.47 mi
C-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades: 6-8
1.50 mi
C
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02141.
Seasonal Housing units 02141
42%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 02141
+73%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of East Cambridge.
Crime Index for 02141
175
175
The crime index in 02141 is 175, which is 1.8 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 156 5th St over selected time period.
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